Established in 1933 the British Plastics Federation is the most powerful voice in the UK plastic industry with over 400 members across the plastics industry supply chain, including polymer producers and suppliers, additive manufacturers, recyclers, services providers, end users, plastics processors and machinery manufacturers.

The BPF promotes the interests of its Members principally through its four Market Sector Groups and its many common interest Business Groups. The BPF Central Expert Committees address industry wide concerns including Environment, Fire, Product Safety and Industrial Health & Safety.

Stronger Together

The BPF offers members the unique opportunity to share experience and resolve industry issues through unified action. Furthermore members can participate in exclusive member only networking events including seminars, ‘meet the buyers’, group meetings and the Annual Dinner.

Lobbying and Representation

Help to influence the UK plastics industry strategic direction at all levels from overall policy to standards making by joining one of the largest and most effective lobbying bodies in the European manufacturing sector.

A Global Network

The BPF is at the centre of the global plastics community, leading British participation at international trade shows, developing links with sister organisations around the globe and playing a pivotal role in influencing EU policy makers.

Plastics Market Intelligence

Instant access to detailed plastics market intelligence including polymer pricing, international trade data, lists of global agents & distributors, over 500 papers delivered at BPF seminars and contact lists of the global plastics press.

Legislative Guidance and Technical Materials Advice

Up to date information on complex legislative issues, including REACH, reducing the need for organisations to hire specialist consultants.

Members receive access to the Materials Information Service giving companies on the spot advice on technical material questions as well as access to 16 specialist staff employed by the BPF.

Weekly Newsletter

A weekly newsletter keeps members up to date with legislation, technology, process developments and industry news.

Business Promotion

Membership of the BPF offers companies an enhanced shop window for their product and services, dramatically improved traffic to their website and sales leads delivered direct to their desktops.

BPF Buyers’ Guides

Known in the industry as the ‘blue bibles’, the collection of BPF Buyers’ Guides have for the last 30 years helped companies source reputable suppliers from across the plastics industry. The BPF distribute in excess of 5000 Guides each year via trade shows, seminars and web downloads.

Free Legal Counsel

Instant access to a team of lawyers giving free legal advice on issues such as Tax, VAT, PAYE, Payroll, Employment and Personnel, Health and Safety and Commercial Legal.

Member Discounts

Substantial savings including a 50% discount on the fees for the Climate Change Agreement, 20% in the BPF Plastics Bookshop, reduced cost at BPF Seminars and international Trade Shows, Business Support Network Member discount offers, along with specially negotiated discounts on 100’s of products and services.

For more information please contact Stephen Hunt on 0207 457 5044, email shunt@bpf.co.uk or fill in the online form found HERE

Alternatively for a more comprehensive insight into the benefits of membership, download the BPF Membership Pack.